Help Around the House

Alexa is the brain behind Amazon Echo and other Alexa devices. Using Alexa is as simple as asking a question—just ask, and Alexa will respond instantly. Alexa lives in the cloud so it’s always getting smarter, and updates are delivered to your devices automatically. Using Alexa for Help Around the House can make your life easier and more fun.

Timers & alarms – Whether you’re cooking in the kitchen or snoozing in the bedroom, Alexa can keep an eye on the clock. Just ask:

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Shopping & To-do Lists – Every Alexa account comes with Shopping and To-do Lists. Use your voice to add items, then access those lists by voice or in your Alexa App. Learn more or just ask

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Calendars – Link a Google Calendar, then just ask Alexa to add events or check your upcoming events. Go to Settings in your Alexa App to link your calendar, then just ask:

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Kitchen help – Alexa is a great cooking companion. Just ask:

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Voice shopping – Prime members can use Alexa to order Prime-eligible items from Amazon. Reordering is a snap, too. Learn more or just ask:

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Food & drink skills – Up your food and drink game with Alexa skills. Manage your kitchen inventory with the My Chef skill or get cocktail recipes from The Bartender skill. Don’t feel like cooking? The Domino’s skill for Alexa can get a pizza to your door in no time. To get started, enable these skills by saying, “Alexa, enable My Chef skill,” “Alexa, enable The Bartender skill,” or “Alexa, enable Domino’s skill.” Follow any additional set-up instructions, then just ask:

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There are thousands of Alexa Skills in 20 categories. Get started customizing your Alexa device today.

Find out how you can make your life easier and more fun with Alexa. Click here to learn more about the thousands of Alexa Skills.